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Thermal imaging roof survey in Minsted, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Minsted.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Minsted
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey commercial roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are missing or slipped insulation and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
Some older homes in villages like Minsted are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Minsted (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Minsted roofs
The wider area around Minsted has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 2.1 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stedham Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Minsted is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. If you are in Minsted, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Minsted is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in GU29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Andrews Lane and Minsted Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Minsted include Stedham (1 mile north-east), Bepton Common (1 mile east), Iping (1 mile north), Woolbeding (1 mile north-east) and Midhurst (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (11 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (15 miles east) and Portfield (10 miles south).
What’s near Minsted
Typical jobs here are in homes near Midhurst Rother College and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Towns and villages near Minsted
Also in Minsted
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Minsted
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St James: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Minsted can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Minsted, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Minsted questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Minsted?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Minsted?
Yes. Minsted is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.